St. Francis Community Hospital

Detailed report on the hospital located in Federal Way, Washington (WA).

St. Francis Community Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital based at 34515 9th Avenue South in Federal Way, WA. The facility is accredited and provides emergency services.
The mortality rate for heart attack patients at the facility is no different than the national rate. The patient mortality rate is also no different than the national rate.
In 2006, a total of 1,642 Medicare patients were given 8,895 days of PPS inpatient care and services. The provider was reimbursed $16,659,883 by Medicare for those services. 6,812 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $5,187,167 by Medicare for these services.

When compared to state levels,
heart failure patients at this facility are more likely to be given smoking cessation advice or counseling.
Pneumonia patients at this facility are more likely to be assessed and given a pneumococcal vaccination.

When compared to other hospitals in the state,
heart failure patients at this facility are less likely to be given discharge instructions.

Quality Measures

Heart Attack Patients Given Inhibitor or ARB

The percentage of heart attack patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 31 patients.

This Provider

94.00%

King County

83.50%

Washington

83.91%

United States

82.44%

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 109 patients.

This Provider

100.00%

King County

98.21%

Washington

95.02%

United States

90.10%

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge

The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 111 patients.

This Provider

100.00%

King County

96.86%

Washington

94.48%

United States

89.74%

Heart Attack Patients Given PCI within 90 Minutes

The percentage of heart attack patients given pci within 90 minutes of arrival. The sample size for this measure was 10 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider

90.00%

King County

54.25%

Washington

59.73%

United States

53.85%

Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB

The percentage of heart failure patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 57 patients.

This Provider

95.00%

King County

85.27%

Washington

85.24%

United States

82.00%

Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions

The percentage of heart failure patients given discharge instructions. The sample size for this measure was 145 patients.

This Provider

39.00%

King County

43.13%

Washington

53.26%

United States

60.95%

Pneumonia Patients Given Influenza Vaccination

The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given influenza vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 28 patients.

This Provider

61.00%

King County

54.42%

Washington

60.06%

United States

69.93%

Pneumonia Patients Given Antibiotics within 4 Hours

The percentage of pneumonia patients given initial antibiotic(s) within 4 hours after arrival. The sample size for this measure was 153 patients.

This Provider

84.00%

King County

73.80%

Washington

76.69%

United States

80.14%

Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of pneumonia patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 44 patients.

This Provider

86.00%

King County

82.40%

Washington

78.71%

United States

79.65%

Pneumonia Patients whose Blood Culture Performed Prior to Antibiotics

The percentage of pneumonia patients whose initial emergency room blood culture was performed prior to the administration of the first hospital dose of antibiotics. The sample size for this measure was 121 patients.

This Provider

90.00%

King County

88.87%

Washington

91.14%

United States

90.43%

Surgery Patients Given Appropriate Antibiotics

The percentage of surgery patients who received the appropriate preventative antibiotic(s) for their surgery. The sample size for this measure was 56 patients.

This Provider

96.00%

King County

92.67%

Washington

90.63%

United States

89.88%

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 145 patients.

This Provider

98.00%

King County

97.57%

Washington

95.29%

United States

92.45%

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival

The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 61 patients.

This Provider

95.00%

King County

94.29%

Washington

90.92%

United States

87.23%

Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of heart attack patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 28 patients.

This Provider

93.00%

King County

89.83%

Washington

84.61%

United States

87.61%

Heart Failure Patients Given Evaluation of LVS Function

The percentage of heart failure patients given an evaluation of left ventricular systolic (lvs) function. The sample size for this measure was 194 patients.

This Provider

99.00%

King County

89.47%

Washington

84.57%

United States

83.53%

Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of heart failure patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 34 patients.

This Provider

91.00%

King County

79.29%

Washington

75.20%

United States

81.61%

Pneumonia Patients Given Pneumococcal Vaccination

The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 105 patients.

This Provider

82.00%

King County

64.27%

Washington

67.86%

United States

69.00%

Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment

The percentage of pneumonia patients given oxygenation assessment. The sample size for this measure was 181 patients.

This Provider

100.00%

King County

100.00%

Washington

99.95%

United States

99.26%

Pneumonia Patients Given Most Appropriate Antibiotics

The percentage of pneumonia patients given the most appropriate initial antibiotic(s). The sample size for this measure was 110 patients.

This Provider

96.00%

King County

83.87%

Washington

81.70%

United States

82.91%

Surgery Patients Given Antibiotics 1 Hour Before Incision

The percentage of surgery patients who received preventative antibiotic(s) 1 hour before incision. The sample size for this measure was 251 patients.

Note:

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

86.00%

King County

78.85%

Washington

81.80%

United States

76.95%

Surgery Patients whose Antibiotics Stopped within 24 Hours of Surgery

The percentage of surgery patients whose preventative antibiotic(s) are stopped within 24 hours after surgery. The sample size for this measure was 248 patients.

Note:

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

Treatment Figures

PPS Inpatients

The number of prospective payment system inpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

1,642

King County Average

2,685

Washington Average

2,479

United States Average

2,267

PPS Inpatient Utilization Days

The number of days of prospective payment system inpatient care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

8,895

King County Average

16,925

Washington Average

15,084

United States Average

17,102

Outpatients

The number of outpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part B in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider

6,812

King County Average

11,437

Washington Average

8,147

United States Average

7,242

PPS Inpatient Days

The number of days of prospective payment system inpatient care given by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

8,915

King County Average

17,047

Washington Average

15,167

United States Average

17,255

PPS Inpatient Discharges

The number of prospective payment system inpatient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

1,962

King County Average

3,456

Washington Average

3,177

United States Average

2,995

Financials

Medicare PPS Inpatient Payments

The total prospective payment system inpatient associated Medicare Part A payments, plus pass-through, made to this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

$16,659,883

King County Average

$38,827,788

Washington Average

$32,284,068

United States Average

$28,006,530

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient day in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

$1,869

King County Average

$2,278

Washington Average

$2,129

United States Average

$1,623

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

$8,491

King County Average

$11,235

Washington Average

$10,163

United States Average

$9,352

Medicare Outpatient Payments

The total outpatient associated Medicare Part B payments made to this provider in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider

$5,187,167

King County Average

$10,979,264

Washington Average

$6,962,348

United States Average

$5,694,349

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

$10,146

King County Average

$14,463

Washington Average

$13,023

United States Average

$12,356

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

$1,873

King County Average

$2,294

Washington Average

$2,140

United States Average

$1,638

Medicare Payments Per Outpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part B covered outpatient in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.